SPECIAL STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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For a breakfast or brunch sensation, whip up this dish showcasing cherries. The golden-brown Texas toast is delectable with cream cheese tucked between thick slices. The sweet-tart cherry sauce make a pretty and flavorful topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
4 cups pitted frozen tart cherries, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
12 slices Texas toast
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

For cherry sauce, combine 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in the water until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over six slices of bread; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and remaining sugar. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, toast bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.